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<br /> <br />60 <br /> <br />A Flood Proofed Structure <br />For full effectiveness both the technical and financial aspects of flood proofing <br />should be coordinated in a total plan for each building. Figure 47 illustrates some of <br />the physical features of such a plan. In that example, the structure has been adjusted <br />to withstand flooding from ground water seepage, sewer backup, and overland flow, up <br />to a predetermined protection leveL Each flood proofed building should have such a <br />plan to show the relationship among the various protection measures. In addition, costs <br />should be associated with each of the measures depicted and alternative financial solu- <br />tions defined to determine both feasibility and the optimal amortization schedule. An <br />evaluation of such plans would assist in determining the adequacy of a flood proofing <br />program. <br />Flood proofing of selected buildings can be an effective means of reducing poten- <br />tial flood losses. It merits consideration when plans are being formulated for flood <br />plain management. Its availability broadens the range of choice that property owners <br />can consider when faced with the need for taking action to reduce flood risk. <br />